Emerging Research Challenges Traditional AFib Treatment Approaches
TL;DR
The CLOSURE-AF trial found that left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) is not noninferior to standard medical care, including anticoagulants, for high-risk atrial fibrillation patients, with standard care showing better outcomes in stroke and bleeding prevention.
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- Is Cardiology’s Biggest Reversal Coming? Medscape
- Medication still better than procedure for some irregular heartbeat conditions www.heart.org
- New Trials Redefine Antithrombotic and Stroke Prevention Strategies in AFib American College of Cardiology
- Blood thinners no longer needed for many with irregular heartbeats, study suggests CTV News
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